Table 1.

Classification of non vascular diabetic foot surgery

Class	Type	Definition
1	Elective	Procedure performed on patient with protective sensation intact to eliminate pain or to improve function
2	Prophylactic	Procedure performed on patient with protective sensation absent but no open wound to reduce deformity and reduce occurrence/recurrence
3	Curative	Procedure performed on patient with an open wound with the goal of promoting healing and reducing risk for recurrence
4	Emergency	Procedure performed with goal of limiting the spread of limb‐ or life‐threatening infection